Independent power rankings, predictions, win probabilities, and game results.
| Week | Opponent | Result / Prediction | vs Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | vs Eastern Illinois | W 45–0 | |
| Wk 2 | vs Kansas | W 23–17 | |
| Wk 3 | vs Central Michigan | W 30–9 | |
| Wk 4 | @ Nebraska | W 31–24 | |
| Wk 5 | @ Penn State | L 7–21 | |
| Wk 6 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 7 | vs Purdue | W 50–49 | |
| Wk 8 | vs Michigan | W 21–7 | |
| Wk 9 | @ Oregon | L 9–38 | |
| Wk 10 | vs Minnesota | L 17–25 | |
| Wk 11 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 12 | vs Michigan State | W 38–16 | |
| Wk 13 | @ Rutgers | W 38–31 | |
| Wk 14 | @ Northwestern | W 38–28 | |
| Cheez-It Citrus Bowl | vs South Carolina | W 21–17 |